Korean war Flashcards
what was this conflict known as? 
The Cold War
Why were America and the Soviet union at war?
because America was capitalist, and the Soviet union was communist, so they disagreed
what did the USSR do after World War II?
had taken control of many eastern European countries
what was the Truman doctrine?
Where the USA would help countries which might be taken over by communism
what year did China become communist?
1949
Who was North Korea’s leader?
kim ll Sung
Who was South Korea’s leader?
Syngman Rhee
what year did USA in USSR have conflict
1950s
What years were World War II?
1939 to 1945 
when was the korean war?
1950-1953
How many US troops lost their lives during the Korean War
30,000
How many causalities did China suffer
1/2 million
How many Koreans lost their lives?
1.3 million
What other impact were there for Korea?
A significant amount of industry in agriculture was destroyed 
What was SEATO and when was it founded?
In 1945, and alliance of anti-communist states in Asia
